8th Grade Homeroom

Welcome to Mr. Lanza's Eighth Grade Class

My name isMark Lanza and I am the eighth grade teacher here at Our Lady of Loretto School (OLL).

My philosophy on educating the whole child begins by accepting where each one is at academically, socially and spiritually. Within this process, incorporating the Our Lady of Loretto SLE’s (CHRIST) is pivotal. Teaching students to be Compassionate with each other, Humble in how they present themselves, Responsible both in and outside the classroom, being Involved at home, school and their community, as they grow Spiritually in their relationship with God while Thinking critically in their academics.

I chose to teach at OLL because it offered me the opportunity to work in an environment where I can share my faith with the students. I have spent most of my life educated in Catholic schools and appreciate an environment where Christ is center on all we say and do. I particularly look forward to closing out the 8th graders’ elementary school experience as we prepare them for the larger world of High School and beyond.